54220 ZIP Code — Manitowoc, WI
Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54220 is located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, within Manitowoc County. It covers approximately 98.75 square miles and serves a population of 40,562 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.
About ZIP code 54220
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $62,813. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
40,562
population
98.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54220 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54220
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54220. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Manitowoc | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54247 Whitelaw (6.6 mi)
54230 Reedsville (9.4 mi)
54241 Two Rivers (9.6 mi)
53063 Newton (10.3 mi)
54245 Valders (10.9 mi)
54228 Mishicot (11.9 mi)
54227 Maribel (12.6 mi)
53015 Cleveland (14.1 mi)
53042 Kiel (15.2 mi)
54208 Denmark (17.8 mi)
54126 Greenleaf (19 mi)
54110 Brillion (19.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,562 |
| Population density | 411 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 071 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 98.75 sq mi |
| Water area | 6.28 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.1085 |
| Longitude | -87.7228 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 920 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.4% | 42.6% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 35.4% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.1% | 18.9% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
40,562
Population
411
People per sq mi
44.2
Median age
$62,813
Median household income
$35,231
Per capita income
$147,500
Median home value
$747
Median monthly rent
68.8%
Home ownership
13.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
13,449
Housing units
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,114
Under 5
1,111
1,162
5–9
1,160
1,223
10–14
1,221
1,178
15–19
1,175
1,071
20–24
1,069
2,309
25–34
2,305
2,213
35–44
2,208
2,412
45–54
2,408
1,494
55–59
1,492
1,587
60–64
1,584
2,627
65–74
2,622
1,325
75–84
1,322
586
85+
584
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,612 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 31,950 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 9,066 | 22.4% |
| Median age | 44.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.3%
Asian
4.3%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Black or African American
1.6%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,960 | 86.3% |
| Asian | 1,793 | 4.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,568 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,116 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 648 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 482 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 111 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.4% | 42.6% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 35.4% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.1% | 18.9% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
19.9%
$75k–$100k
14.0%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.8% |
| Median income | $62,813 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.8%
$50k–$100k
21.2%
$100k–$150k
26.3%
$150k–$200k
18.5%
$200k–$300k
16.3%
$300k–$500k
11.5%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,500 |
| Median rent / month | $747 |
| Owner occupied | 68.8% |
| Renter occupied | 31.2% |
| Vacant | 8.4% |
| Single-family detached | 64.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.6% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% |
| 3 or more | 17.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 83.6% |
| Electricity | 9.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,398 | 42.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,670 | 9.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,683 | 21.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,497 | 26.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,595 | 26.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,591 | 32.4% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.3% | 27.4% |
| Married | 47.7% | 46.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 10.6% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
35.5%
Some college, no degree
20.1%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
18.0%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 683 | 8.5% |
| Kindergarten | 435 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 3,806 | 47.3% |
| High school | 1,845 | 22.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,271 | 15.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
29.4%
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Retail trade
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Professional & management
7.2%
Construction
5.3%
Other services
4.4%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Public administration
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.3% |
| Service | 15.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 22.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.9% |
| Government | 9.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.3% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 4.1% |
| Work from home | 5.4% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.9 |
Poverty
All people
13.3%
Under 18 years
18.6%
18 and over
11.8%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
32.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.7% |
| Retirement income | 25.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% |
| High blood pressure | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol | 36.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 26.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 22.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,739 | 8.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 29.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.5% |
| Public insurance | 43.1% |
| No insurance | 5.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,337 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 1,054 | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 358 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 100 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 596 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,938 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 38,804 | 95.7% |
| Born in different state | 31,705 | 78.2% |
| Foreign born | 134 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,624 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 880 | 54.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,187 | 10.3% |
| Arab | 1,969 | 4.9% |
| French | 1,675 | 4.1% |
| Polish | 1,581 | 3.9% |
| English | 1,103 | 2.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 624 | 1.5% |
| Dutch | 410 | 1% |
| Irish | 81 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 51 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 90.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54220
What city is ZIP code 54220 in?
ZIP code 54220 is primarily assigned to Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54220 in?
ZIP code 54220 falls within Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 54220 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 54220 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54220?
The median home value in ZIP code 54220 is $147,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 54220?
ZIP code 54220 has an estimated population of 40,562 residents, with a density of 411 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54220?
The median household income in ZIP code 54220 is $62,813, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 54220 in?
ZIP code 54220 observes the CST timezone.